Reason and Argument (V7079)

15 credits, Level 4

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll learn how to distinguish good arguments from bad arguments by looking at real-world examples from advertising, marketing, politics, law and the media.

In all these areas, bad arguments are used to manipulate us. You’ll learn how to reason more clearly and resist manipulation. You’ll then put your reasoning skills to work by constructing a response to a real-world brief from an industry partner such as Microsoft. This will develop your skills of collaboration, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, as well as your ability to communicate key claims and arguments effectively.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• History and Philosophy BA
• Philosophy BA
• Philosophy and English BA
• Philosophy and Sociology BA
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA
• Politics and Philosophy BA